Question

What is the benefit of system hardening?

Answer 1

SOLUTION:-

The process of securing a system via decreasing its attack surface, is called system hardening. The main benefit of system hardening is that it reduces the attack surface. Decreasing existing vectors of attack comprises removal of redundant software, removal of redundant user accounts, powerful access controls (for example, multi-factor authentication), Disabling or removal of redundant services, and security patches installation.

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